I have an interview tomorrow for a customer relations position or a sales position. Apparently both are open. It's with American Income Life Insurance Co. on Central and Indian School.

I always flake out on these because I don't trust they are legit jobs. We'll see what happens.

Mr. Dylanja

07-30-2009, 02:53 PM

I'm most likely down for the waterpark, got to try and see Ivy and Randy every time they venture up to Southern Flagstaff, because last night was the last time I'll be going to Northern Tucson for a while :D

sin213

07-30-2009, 03:01 PM

Is it really $32 to go to a fucking water park? What the hell do they let you do there?

and $5 parking... :nono

i didn't understand the need for a parking fee if you are paying to get in...

the park is quite fun, though. you just have to get there early or stay late, as the lines are quite long during the peak hours of the day. it can take upwards of 30 mins in line to get to the top of a ride.

the jetted water slides were the funnest thing i've ridden in a long time, though. slide down, get jetted back up, back down, back up...the ride lasts a couple mins. pretty cool.

chairmenmeow47

07-30-2009, 03:17 PM

$5 parking?! what!? nonsense.

(and i'm finding out if my girl wants to do bikini, she was married there, so hopefully there are no objections lol)

RotationSlimWang

07-30-2009, 03:20 PM

Jason, enough. Tell Ivy you will go to the water park with her and Randy on Saturday 08/15/09. Just make sure to e-mail Randy first to see if you are an acceptable companion to hang out with him. I already know I fail since I would clog up all the tubes and slides with my fat body so i'll have to see him some other time. :)

Fax, if you absolutely promise to get stuck in a water tube and cause a Mt. Splashmore-esque pileup of little kids arms stuck in your blubber, well...

I can't imagine anyone I'd rather join us.

Mr. Dylanja

07-30-2009, 03:25 PM

LOL, I thought that was Forza posting...

mountmccabe

07-30-2009, 03:30 PM

Anyone else thinking about going to either the Phx Sonic Youth show or the Tucson Sonic Youth show? I'm planning on going to the Tucson show because its on a Friday night and the Rialto is a much better venue than the Marquee. Discuss...

I am planning on at least one of those shows. I am considering light railing it up for the Phoenix show, though I need to look into transit times.

I have, *cough* *cough*, never see an show at the Rialto. So maybe this'd be a good a time as any?

I guess it depends on how that weekend and such shake out and what tickets I have money for and such.

I am heading down for Los Campesinos! in three weeks for almost certain. Def wanna see them again!

mountmccabe

07-30-2009, 03:32 PM

And I will see folks at the movie tomorrow night, too! Or, if I am there and don't see y'all I'll send texts for fun.

faxman75

07-30-2009, 03:33 PM

pileup of little kids arms stuck in your blubber, well...

Now THAT is funny. :)

chairmenmeow47

07-30-2009, 03:33 PM

Or, if I am there and don't see y'all I'll send texts for fun.

and i'll text back that you're a pussy again :p

no bikini for us, sorry to be such a tease!

amyzzz

07-30-2009, 03:50 PM

no bikini for us, sorry to be such a tease!
pics plz.

Aurgasm

07-30-2009, 04:00 PM

LOL, I thought that was Forza posting...

I love how he has to see my drunk face everytime he posts now!

and what's this about Northern Tucson? some shit talking, i gather...

Alligator Bogaloo

07-30-2009, 04:11 PM

Fax, if you absolutely promise to get stuck in a water tube and cause a Mt. Splashmore-esque pileup of little kids arms stuck in your blubber, well...

I can't imagine anyone I'd rather join us.

There's a great simpsons episode where Homer gets stuck in the water slide tube and they have to remove that section by crane. Classic. lol.

Alligator Bogaloo

07-30-2009, 04:20 PM

I have, *cough* *cough*, never see an show at the Rialto. So maybe this'd be a good a time as any?

Wow... that's crazy... and you used to live in Tucson. Sonic Youth should be sweet at the Rialto. It's the best venue in the state by far. If you want to carpool let me know.

captncrzy

07-30-2009, 05:45 PM

Bikini is fine with us. I'm sure Rick will need a drink after.

I will not be attending a water park event. I do not wish to be harpooned.

chairmenmeow47

07-30-2009, 06:00 PM

and what's this about Northern Tucson? some shit talking, i gather...

i literally live as far south as you possibly fucking can (he came to see me) and still call yourself phoenix. hence, "northern tucson" or "dy-lan is a fucking pussy"

:p

Aurgasm

07-30-2009, 06:18 PM

i literally live as far south as you possibly fucking can (he came to see me) and still call yourself phoenix. hence, "northern tucson" or "dy-lan is a fucking pussy"

:p

lol ok I was thinking something along those lines.

Somewhat Damaged

07-30-2009, 06:33 PM

IFP website with all details for tomorrow: http://www.ifpphx.org/events/cinema-lounge

Films listed in the same order as on the website:
Rick Gutierrez' "Somewhat Damaged"
Kimber Leigh's "No Biz Like Show Biz," "Everything is Destiny," and "Vroom"
Pete Lindy's "Surreb2"
Mike Mortimer's Nowhere Man"
and Jay Lee's "The Hierophant"

Enter through the RED door at the South end of the parking lot and go up the stairs to the first floor.

Tickets for non-members of IFP are $5 and should be purchased ahead of time at: Brown Paper Tickets or by calling 602.955.6444. (As I mentioned in my second-to-last post, you can also buy tickets at the door.)

I talked to the organizer last night and she informed me of the added films but didn't say when mine would be shown. Sorry. Looking forward to seeing everyone out tomorrow and enjoying drinks after!

downingthief

07-31-2009, 08:07 AM

Rick, coming down to the wire for us tonight. Mel might have to work late (she's hosting a TV crew, and being interviewed at some point). Probably will miss the Happy Hour either way, but we are hoping to be there in time for the screenings.

captncrzy

07-31-2009, 09:06 AM

Don't worry about the happy hour; I think it's just for the filmmakers only anyway.

omg i sincerely hope i am in town for this and that tickets aren't insane, i want to go SO BAD! i've dreamed of seeing something like this since i saw that episode of the simpsons where homer said "john williams would be rolling over in his grave", lol. awesome.

i will see everyone tonight! well, most likely, i woke up with terrible sharp pains in my stomach, so if i go MIA, i'm probably in the hospital, lol. feeling better though and plan to be there so long as i'm still feeling better :) best of luck, rick, don't be nervous!!!

Mr. Dylanja

07-31-2009, 09:56 AM

Rick I'm bringing my date Natalie Portman tonight, no pressure :)

sin213

07-31-2009, 10:27 AM

omg i want to go to this on sunday, october 4th, STAR WARS IN CONCERT!!!!!!

omg i sincerely hope i am in town for this and that tickets aren't insane, i want to go SO BAD! i've dreamed of seeing something like this since i saw that episode of the simpsons where homer said "john williams would be rolling over in his grave", lol. awesome.

i will see everyone tonight! well, most likely, i woke up with terrible sharp pains in my stomach, so if i go MIA, i'm probably in the hospital, lol. feeling better though and plan to be there so long as i'm still feeling better :) best of luck, rick, don't be nervous!!!

lol! i saw that and thought to myself "what a nerd-fest that will be. who the hell would go to that?!?"

speaking of, i really need to have a drunk wars at my new place. i can't view the list of rules at work or i'd post them, but basically you watch the original trilogy and drink everytime leia is a bitch (i added that one myself), something breaks on the falcon, someone says "i have a bad feeling about this", etc. it's a whole lot of fun and everyone ends up in a coma by jedi.

amyzzz

07-31-2009, 11:12 AM

Watching Natalie Portman was the only good thing about those last 3.

chairmenmeow47

07-31-2009, 11:13 AM

revenge of the sith was awesome.

only a sith deals in absolutes :p

RotationSlimWang

07-31-2009, 11:14 AM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

amyzzz

07-31-2009, 11:31 AM

Anyone know when the state fair bands get announced. Shouldn't that be soon? Next month?

sin213

07-31-2009, 11:50 AM

already out.

http://www.azstatefair.com/state-fair/concerts.aspx

not that great of a lineup this year. only one i'd even slightly be interested in is Black Crowes.

chairmenmeow47

07-31-2009, 11:51 AM

i almost wanna brave the foulness that is the fair just for the old school jam :p

speaking of roller skating though, we REALLY need to have an old school roller skate jam at the chandler skateland like i did in 2007. i was thinking about this yesterday while listening to "sally, that girl" :p

Mr. Dylanja

07-31-2009, 01:51 PM

i'm SO not tough enough for derby. i know a girl who does though.

speaking of roller skating though, we REALLY need to have an old school roller skate jam at the chandler skateland like i did in 2007. i was thinking about this yesterday while listening to "sally, that girl" :p

Ivy may not be tough enough but I know IVYSAUR is!!!

Let's gets this thing rolling, pick a weekend!

amyzzz

07-31-2009, 01:54 PM

rolling while rolling sounds like a dangerous event. not that we'd be rolling. just a thought.

chairmenmeow47

07-31-2009, 01:59 PM

it is, so is drinking & skating but WE AIN'T LETTIN' THAT STOP US!!!!!!!!

dy-lan, i'm thinking the fall. and the date will also depend on how much the deposits are & when randy ends up moving cause imma take a road trip with him. maybe november?

Alligator Bogaloo

07-31-2009, 02:03 PM

omg i want to go to this on sunday, october 4th, STAR WARS IN CONCERT!!!!!!

omg i sincerely hope i am in town for this and that tickets aren't insane, i want to go SO BAD! i've dreamed of seeing something like this since i saw that episode of the simpsons where homer said "john williams would be rolling over in his grave", lol. awesome.

http://coachella.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=121&pictureid=1048

I got an email from Live Nation about this yesterday and was considering posting it. Ivy beat me to it.

Mr. Dylanja

07-31-2009, 02:03 PM

Works for me but just so you know I probably won't be able to move the day after Thanksgiving :)

captncrzy

07-31-2009, 02:17 PM

I'm SO in for roller skating.

I'd rather do the Great Skate but this Chandler one will work too.

chairmenmeow47

07-31-2009, 02:19 PM

the only reason i suggest the one in chandler (as i have a sweet spot for great skate myself) is that the chandler rink is who let me bring in the keg, vodka, champagne, dj equpiment and who also "forgot" to charge for or request cops. i had a really good experience renting from them and would do again :thu

and yeah, no day after thanksgiving skating for me either :p

captncrzy

07-31-2009, 02:20 PM

Oh, gotcha. Yeah, booze is better.

amyzzz

07-31-2009, 02:46 PM

I feel like dancing. Do we have any decent clubs to dance at anymore? not the douchey ones. I haven't gone in years (since Anderson's closed down).

captncrzy

07-31-2009, 02:50 PM

They're all douchey now. The Rogue has the best music but it's hipster douchey. Maybe Homme Lounge?

On Friday nights at 10pm you can go to Club Pallazo downtown; they turn it into Tranzylvania. Goth dancing.

oh shit, that theatre for Rick's thing is right down the street from my work.

Mr. Dylanja

07-31-2009, 03:45 PM

I'm sure Rick will have awsome music for his movie, zzz's, just get up and dance during it!

amyzzz

07-31-2009, 03:46 PM

w00t w00t

sin213

07-31-2009, 04:19 PM

well, its 5:17 and no end in sight for me getting out anytime soon. i'm probably gonna be m.i.a for the showing tonight. good luck rick! don't get nervous during the q&a...just picture everyone in their underwear! :D

also idk how the fuck this was booked:
BUILT TO SPILL
10/28/09
@ Dry River

faxman75

08-01-2009, 10:54 AM

It was fun seeing everyone last night, sorry I bailed before the Q & A, I was happy to hear they are going to make a sequel to Vroom!

Rick's film was really good. A story of a writer with depression and alcohol abuse issues who falls quick and hard for a used clothes store clerk who has issues with commitment. The acting really stood out as well compared to the other the films shown.

Here's hoping we see more of your work in the future Rick.

Mr. Dylanja

08-01-2009, 10:58 AM

Rick's film was really good. A story of a writer with depression and alcohol abuse issues who falls quick and hard for a used clothes store clerk who has issues with commitment. The acting really stood out as well compared to the other the films shown.

Was this a biography?

:winkiss

Somewhat Damaged

08-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Thanks Amy, Ivy, John, & Mark (in alphabetical order) for your support in coming out last night, and to the rest of you well-wishers, via text message or otherwise. (And Dylan, no, it wasn't a biography, though it was autobiographical. :p) Here's hoping there's more work to be seen from me in the future.

So would it be in bad form to discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of the other films? I felt like The Hierophant got the evening started off on a weak note, but the one that was essentially a trailer for a movie rather than an actual movie has got to take Worst in Show honors. Glad I didn't try to make small talk with people I didn't know afterward lest I came into contact with someone involved in that and had to try to say something nice about it. Don't know that I would've been able to.

M Sparks

08-01-2009, 12:24 PM

On Friday nights at 10pm you can go to Club Pallazo downtown; they turn it into Tranzylvania. Goth dancing.

Nice.

I haven't been dancing down there since THE WORKS(!) shut down.

westcoastpirate

08-01-2009, 07:52 PM

I went down to the Marquee today and picked up Sonic Youth tickets, $28/ticket with fees. Don't know what the price is if you buy them online.

sin213

08-01-2009, 08:14 PM

$34.50

wow. didn't realize it was that much of a difference. i just need to coordinate and go down once a month to grab my next stack of tickets. probably save $30 a month...

karma_guy

08-02-2009, 02:46 PM

hey did anyone realize that lee scratch perry is playing a show up in flagstaff?
8/27 @ the green room
im tempted to make the drive

Mr. Dylanja

08-03-2009, 09:24 AM

zzz's, you didn't go to APW and the weather sucked, WAY TO GO :thu

Rick, are you alive, how'd it go?

Anybody know when !!! tix go onsale?

amyzzz

08-03-2009, 09:33 AM

It was fun seeing everyone last night, sorry I bailed before the Q & A, I was happy to hear they are going to make a sequel to Vroom!

Rick's film was really good. A story of a writer with depression and alcohol abuse issues who falls quick and hard for a used clothes store clerk who has issues with commitment. The acting really stood out as well compared to the other the films shown.

Here's hoping we see more of your work in the future Rick.
I want to add that I felt bad for and frightened of the main guy in the movie which is a good thing because I like being able to contemplate a movie after I've seen it. I thought the acting was really good during the last part of the movie, but I couldn't understand what they were saying in that first segment -- whether it was the actors speaking too quickly and mumbling, or if the sound was too low, I'm not sure. Also, I liked the choice of actors -- the girl seemed pretty enough and distant enough to cause the obsessive reaction from the guy, and the guy seemed really intelligent and charming but a little creepy at the sanme time. The story and feeling from the movie stayed in my thoughts through the next day though, which I think is a good sign. I liked it.

Please finish your current scripts and get another movie made, Rick. I really want to see more.

Just got done watching Weeds season 1 and 2 this weekend. Now I have to go rent season 3 because season 2 ended with a cliffhanger. The show is okay but sometimes the storyline gets kinda weak and the whole thing of her getting involved with the dea agent and what happened to him at the end of season 2 seemed pretty far fetched. My friend told me season 3 is better so we shall see.

faxman75

08-03-2009, 11:05 AM

Micah, I tried watching Weeds and made it through only about 4 episodes of Season 1 before I lost interest. I wanted to like it...I mean..it's about some suburban mom who sells weed to keep a roof over . It's not a completely original idea but it should be interesting enough. I'm not sure why it doesn't come together for me but some people absolutely love this show.

amyzzz

08-03-2009, 11:19 AM

I started hating her in Season 3, and we stopped watching it after that. She becomes a horrible mother and person.

Somewhat Damaged

08-03-2009, 11:19 AM

Rick, are you alive, how'd it go?

It went well enough. The event was kind of disappointing in that I had grander expectations of the theater in which it'd be held. The organizer of the event told me that they're using the "big" theater, and apparently my concept of big is considerably different than hers. Not to complain, but it was fairly minor league.
The concern of mine I had when I first got in -- that mine was only impressive to them because the rest of the entries were pretty much worthless -- was in no way disputed. There was an animation piece at the beginning that looked cool and would be great for background videos at a rave, but as for what it meant, don't ask me. There was a horror piece called The Hierophant that was abysmal, a really bad wannabe CSI/Seven clone, which had the same basic creative crew as this would-be comedic piece at the end, the title of which I've forgotten. They're apparently big shots in the local film community, or at least that was the sort of impression I got, and if that was representative of their work, I have no desire to have anything to do with them. But the absolute worst was the one that I talked about in my last post, this purported film about 3 guys whose lives change or some shit one night and there's a cab driving angel who drives all three of them around. There's even a laughably bad suicide attempt via wrist cutting. Ugh, that was just so fucking beyond horrible.
And so despite all of that, and despite whispering to Jen after that really horrible piece that I felt a lot less anxious about what the reaction would be to my film, I still got really anxious and my palms got clammy when my movie started. Reflecting on it now, I'll eschew humility and say that the cinematography was easily the best among the films shown, my shot selection was much more varied and strong, and all in all, my shit just looked way more professional. So why was I still so anxious when we had to go up for the Q&A, which didn't end up being much of a Q&A at the end of it? I dunno.
The other disappointment about the event was that because I disliked so many of the other projects, it didn't realize its potential for networking as I had hoped. I don't feel like I'd benefit from working with anybody there, which sounds arrogant but is a basic fact. I've slummed it before and come to regret the waste of my time, so I'm through with the niceties.
Oh, and before you go thinking my head's just super massive right now, it's not like I think my film's the shit. I like it okay in comparison to what else was on display but I still can't help seeing all of the mistakes I made. That's probably the last time it'll be screened in public. I won't spend any more money submitting it to festivals, so unless it gets into the NewFilmmakers festival in New York I sent it to a couple months back, that'll be it for Somewhat Damaged. It's been done for 2 years and appeared in a couple of local screenings (down in Tucson and here), and now's the time to move on and focus solely on new material.

I want to add that I felt bad for and frightened of the main guy in the movie which is a good thing because I like being able to contemplate a movie after I've seen it. I thought the acting was really good during the last part of the movie, but I couldn't understand what they were saying in that first segment -- whether it was the actors speaking too quickly and mumbling, or if the sound was too low, I'm not sure. Also, I liked the choice of actors -- the girl seemed pretty enough and distant enough to cause the obsessive reaction from the guy, and the guy seemed really intelligent and charming but a little creepy at the sanme time. The story and feeling from the movie stayed in my thoughts through the next day though, which I think is a good sign. I liked it.

Please finish your current scripts and get another movie made, Rick. I really want to see more.

Thanks so much, Amy. It's funny vindication for you to say that Eleanor was "pretty enough" to cause the obsessive reaction from Jeremy; that's one of the arguments I've had with Jennifer and mob roulette about the merits of the film. (Without going on about it for too long, I agree that she's attractive enough to make Jeremy's reaction believeable, while their argument is that he's by far the better "catch" and so that he'd get so broken up over her is hard to buy into.)
The sound quality was rather poor on the mountain and needed touching up in post-production for a few other scenes. Our sound guy provided all his equipment for free and he had a lot of experience so I was lazy and took him at his word about everything sounding good. Won't make that mistake again.

I'm putting my own script writing off for the time being since I'm kind of stuck but I'm working with a couple other writers (including mob) to have something I can direct. Will blab about it as it comes to fruition. :)

amyzzz

08-03-2009, 11:25 AM

I agree that most of the other movies were pretty bad. That Kimber Leigh chick should stick to humorous shorts maybe since Vrooom! was funny. :thu

Mr. Dylanja

08-03-2009, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the breakdown, feels like I was there. I appreciate the insight of things you look for while viewing films. Most if not all were things I'd never imagine even considering, until now. Disappointing to hear that the scene is lacking although it was expected, it is Phoenix afterall.

Don't worry, I've always thought you had a big head. Do they even make fitted hats your size?

Lastly, I hope zzz's busted out her glowsticks and danced her little heart out druing this...

There was an animation piece at the beginning that looked cool and would be great for background videos at a rave, but as for what it meant, don't ask me.

MEXICO CITY – A powerful earthquake Monday shook fishing villages along Mexico's Gulf of California, prompting alarm as far away as Phoenix, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The U.S. National Earthquake Information Center said the 6.9-magnitude quake struck at 12:59 p.m. (1:59 EDT, 17:59 GMT) and was centered 76 miles (122 kilometers) north-northeast of Santa Isabel in Baja California and 331 miles (533 kilometers) southeast of the border city of Tijuana.

It was the strongest of four quakes of 5.0-magnitude or greater that struck the area over a 45-minute period late Monday morning.

Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Alex Rangel said a high-rise near downtown shook violently enough that workers evacuated but there were no reports of injuries or damage. The quake was located about 460 miles from downtown Phoenix.

How did it shake violently but not cause injury or damage? Wouldn't that just be regular shaking? I call bullshit all around on this one. If a building was violently shaking almost 5 hours away how come this shit don't happen when So. Cal gets quakes?

M Sparks

08-03-2009, 02:30 PM

Different fault lines/plates? South instead of west? I'm no geologist, but it doesn't seem that ridiculous. And how often does So Cal get a 6.9? The Northridge quake in the early 90's was a 6.7.

Also, I guarantee the "journalist" added the word "violently". Fire Department spokespeople are always low key about everything- it's their job. Once, there was a tanker spill on I-40...the road was icy and there was a thin layer of fuel on top. The cops were running around telling everyone not to move as if the whole place was about to explode. But when I interviewed the FD spokesman, he was cracking jokes.

faxman75

08-03-2009, 02:36 PM

Also, I guarantee the "journalist" added the word "violently".

That's all I was getting at. :)

chairmenmeow47

08-03-2009, 03:36 PM

I started hating her in Season 3, and we stopped watching it after that. She becomes a horrible mother and person.

totally agree. i watch, but i couldn't give a flying fuck what happens.

i liked rick's movie. i agree with amy that it was quiet at the beginning. also, it seemed a bit "dated". i noticed it was a bit older than the others, but with it being filmed at a thrift store, in tucson & the actors used (their styles), even the story, it all just looked a bit 90s to me. not that that's a bad thing, just something i noticed. i can see why you would want to edit it too, though once we got through the set-up it moved pretty quickly and everything tied together nicely.

the other films were mostly crap. i liked the nowhere man (reminded me of the twilight zone) and the killer vacuum movie was of course funny, but none of them really had a compelling story like yours.

i didn't understand the cartoons at all. they looked fanatastic, i just don't get why there were like 3 shorts entitled "trailer" and why they had to use such uncomfortable fucking music; that music belongs in that scynecdote movie, lol. the tarot card (hyrophant or however it's spelled) was just horrible, along with the caco story (or the story with the guy who looked like caco) and pretty much everything the hideous blonde made. who the fuck is she blowing? did she make a bunch of porn and is now using her profits to try to make a "real" movie?! i don't understand what criteria was used to select these films, but it seemed like it was more about friends showcasing their shit to one-another than an actual film fest. i mean, the plastic blonde chick had like 3 movies, and only the vacuum one was entertaining (and that was due to my just finding anything anthropromorphic funny). i almost wanted to say something during the Q&A, but it would have been pointless as obviously these people are "big wigs" in this circle like rick said. shocking and sad that these people are being considered for a festival.

the room was much nicer than when i went to see a movie there previously, rick. and i loved the $2 beer!!!!!!! holla!!!!!!!! i'm just glad mob found me when i came in so i wasn't sitting there alone snickering to myself. at some points it was seriously hard for me to contain my laughter (shower suicide). i had fun at bikini, sorry amy couldn't make it and that rick & jen had to leave. twas nice hanging with john & mob, though john, i'm sorry for thinking you were jacob :p

TomAz

08-05-2009, 10:16 AM

Anyone else thinking about going to either the Phx Sonic Youth show or the Tucson Sonic Youth show? I'm planning on going to the Tucson show because its on a Friday night and the Rialto is a much better venue than the Marquee. Discuss...

I will likely go to the one at the Marquee.

westcoastpirate

08-05-2009, 10:43 AM

I will likely go to the one at the Marquee.

Already have my tickets for the Marquee show

Somewhat Damaged

08-05-2009, 11:38 AM

i liked rick's movie. i agree with amy that it was quiet at the beginning. also, it seemed a bit "dated". i noticed it was a bit older than the others, but with it being filmed at a thrift store, in tucson & the actors used (their styles), even the story, it all just looked a bit 90s to me. not that that's a bad thing, just something i noticed. i can see why you would want to edit it too, though once we got through the set-up it moved pretty quickly and everything tied together nicely.

Thank you. Huh, guess the influence of the decade when I came of age is more prevalent than I figured. What do you mean by "the actors used (their styles)"? Meaning their clothes?

the other films were mostly crap. i liked the nowhere man (reminded me of the twilight zone) and the killer vacuum movie was of course funny, but none of them really had a compelling story like yours.

I liked Nowhere Man okay and was sitting next to the writer/director of that during the Q&A. We chatted a bit but didn't exchange numbers, which feels like an opportunity missed, though I got the feeling he's a director first and a writer second, so maybe there wouldn't have been a collaboration to be exploited there anyway. The only problem I had with that piece is that I saw the same thing 7 years ago by one of my friends when I was in college, so it didn't have any emotional resonance for me 'cause it was very much a been there, seen that deal.
Vroom! was good for the last couple minutes but if they think they're going to have something that anybody's gonna want to watch by expanding the sequel to 18 minutes, they're even more retarded than I would have ever guessed. I hope the sequel talk was only a joke.

i almost wanted to say something during the Q&A, but it would have been pointless as obviously these people are "big wigs" in this circle like rick said. shocking and sad that these people are being considered for a festival.

That would've been pretty funny. If they saw you hanging out with me afterward, it could've gotten me blacklisted in this town, which would obviously not be the most damaging blow, but the discomfort that would've created would have been fun to see.

That's what my parents say as well. In all seriousness, I totally forgot. But it's probably good I didn't show because I have a hard time holding back my laughter. I'll be at your next screening for sure.

Who's down for some hip hop on Saturday? Souls of Mischief, one of the best underground hip hop groups of the 90s (part of the Hieroglyophics crew with Del), are playing at Fat Tuesdays on Mill for $5 as part of the Phoenix New Times Summer of Sound. Be there.

amyzzz

08-05-2009, 11:59 AM

I will likely go to the one at the Marquee.
Are you posting from somewhere in Europe? :)

amyzzz

08-05-2009, 12:11 PM

In case anyone missed this, TODAY Wednesday, Live Nation has these deals:

Who's down for some hip hop on Saturday? Souls of Mischief, one of the best underground hip hop groups of the 90s (part of the Hieroglyophics crew with Del), are playing at Fat Tuesdays on Mill for $5 as part of the Phoenix New Times Summer of Sound. Be there.

i'd be there, but i'll be in LA for a fat dose of hip hop. Rock The Bells!! ;)

anyone going to method man/redman/ghostface on aug 12th, though?

faxman75

08-05-2009, 12:21 PM

Amy, i'm listening to Dungen again the one called 4. I love it.

amyzzz

08-05-2009, 12:30 PM

I'm not familiar with "4." I only see mostly Swedish-titled songs for the albums I have on my phone anyway.

TomAz

08-05-2009, 12:31 PM

Are you posting from somewhere in Europe? :)

no I got home last night.

faxman75

08-05-2009, 12:36 PM

I'm not familiar with "4." I only see mostly Swedish-titled songs for the albums I have on my phone anyway.

That's all these song titles are as well. For instance i'm currently listening to "Finns Det Nagon Mojlighet".

westcoastpirate

08-05-2009, 12:58 PM

i'd be there, but i'll be in LA for a fat dose of hip hop. Rock The Bells!! ;)

anyone going to method man/redman/ghostface on aug 12th, though?

Rock the Bells reminds me of the Smoking Grooves Tours of the mid-90s.

I keep hoping I can get cheaper or free Green Day tickets since I haven't bought them yet. If anyone sees or hears any promos for Green Day tickets, please let me know. I want to see Franz Ferdinand open.

locachica73

08-07-2009, 12:20 PM

If anyone knows anyone that has any extra diamondback tickets for next weeks games on Monday or Tuesday against the NYM I would be willing to pay for them. I need two. :)

TomAz

08-07-2009, 12:20 PM

I can't picture Gordon Lightfoot singing "LA Woman". It's just not coming to me at all.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 12:20 PM

So neither Jon Kyle or John McCain voted for Sonia Sottomayor for the Supreme Court. I hope both of these old racist white men die of cancer. They are a couple of cunts that would burn in hell, if hell existed. She is a fully qualified judge. The republicans strategy of calling her racist, activist, and dumb was just crazy. Fuck our rep. senators. I wish I could vote them out of office now. Especially John McCain. You can't fly a plane for shit. You're not a war hero. You just got captured because you're a shitty pilot. Ahhh.... I feel slightly better now.

TomAz

08-07-2009, 12:22 PM

If anyone knows anyone that has any extra diamondback tickets for next weeks games on Monday or Tuesday against the NYM I would be willing to pay for them. I need two. :)

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/tix/1310793889.html

locachica73

08-07-2009, 12:25 PM

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/tix/1310793889.html

Thankyou Tom, I just actually thought of that myself. I never go on craigslist for some reason. Always afraid of getting scammed or something. But I did find a couple on there that look promising. :)

TomAz

08-07-2009, 12:30 PM

I will likely go to the one at the Marquee.

Already have my tickets for the Marquee show

Actually I am going to be out of town, it turns out, so I will miss them. This disappoints me.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 12:36 PM

For all the Leonard Cohen fans, tonight on PBS they will show Leonard Cohen Live in London. It's on at 10pm.

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Whoa. I have PBS! upstairs.

Thanks, Micah.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 01:25 PM

No problem, watching Leonard Cohen tonight will take the sting out of not going to Lollapalooza this weekend. Not really though. I wish I could have gone. All the boardies are probably having a blast right now.

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 01:27 PM

I don't care about Lolla, but I miss everyone. :(

higgybaby23

08-07-2009, 01:35 PM

For all the Leonard Cohen fans, tonight on PBS they will show Leonard Cohen Live in London. It's on at 10pm.

Woo hoo! This will keep me awake past 8:30. Thanks for the heads up!

Edit: FUCK!! It's not showing tonight in Tucson, and is no where on their current schedule. Oh well, 8:30 bedtime it is...

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 01:37 PM

You're welcome, now we just have to wait for Rick to notice this too. He loves Mr. Cohen also.

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 01:43 PM

I just texted Rick. What the hell.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 01:52 PM

Woo hoo! This will keep me awake past 8:30. Thanks for the heads up!

Edit: FUCK!! It's not showing tonight in Tucson, and is no where on their current schedule. Oh well, 8:30 bedtime it is...

This performance was also put out on dvd in conjuction with the live double cd. You could always buy or netflix it for the near future.

Gribbz

08-07-2009, 02:08 PM

Woo hoo! This will keep me awake past 8:30. Thanks for the heads up!

Edit: FUCK!! It's not showing tonight in Tucson, and is no where on their current schedule. Oh well, 8:30 bedtime it is...

Isn't it all on youtube?

Somewhat Damaged

08-07-2009, 02:10 PM

You're welcome, now we just have to wait for Rick to notice this too. He loves Mr. Cohen also.

I just texted Rick. What the hell.

Woohoo! I know what I'm Tivo'ing while I watch season 3 of The Wire.

And don't take offense, Amy. I'm at work and don't have my phone on. Nothing personal against you.

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 02:12 PM

You're a good worker, Rick. I have my phone on even though I'm not supposed to.

Gribbz

08-07-2009, 02:13 PM

Woohoo! I know what I'm Tivo'ing while I watch season 3 of The Wire.

And don't take offense, Amy. I'm at work and don't have my phone on. Nothing personal against you.

Season 5 is in route. Can't wait.

TomAz

08-07-2009, 02:50 PM

there is nothing to do in phoenix this weekend. nothing at all. zero.

locachica73

08-07-2009, 02:51 PM

I will be heading to my local bar on Saturday to watch some stupid UFC fight for free. If you have an outburst of testosterone your welcome to come on up. (somehow I don't think thats your scene though). :)

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 02:53 PM

missing Europe, Tom?

Mr. Dylanja

08-07-2009, 02:58 PM

Tom, I think Bambi down at Christie's is expecting you this weekend.

karma_guy

08-07-2009, 03:35 PM

So neither Jon Kyle or John McCain voted for Sonia Sottomayor for the Supreme Court. I hope both of these old racist white men die of cancer. They are a couple of cunts that would burn in hell, if hell existed. She is a fully qualified judge. The republicans strategy of calling her racist, activist, and dumb was just crazy. Fuck our rep. senators. I wish I could vote them out of office now. Especially John McCain. You can't fly a plane for shit. You're not a war hero. You just got captured because you're a shitty pilot. Ahhh.... I feel slightly better now.

i'm going to be an intern for gabriel giffords (local congresswoman) this fall
and there's a LOT of talk that she's going to try for one of the senate seats in 2016, maybe sooner

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 03:39 PM

The Dems did the same shit to the Bush supreme court justice picks. I agree that neither side should do it, but both sides are being cuntish. (re: Micah's part)

That's cool you're going to intern for Gabrielle Giffords, karma.

karma_guy

08-07-2009, 03:43 PM

The Dems did the same shit to the Bush supreme court justice picks. I agree that neither side should do it, but both sides are being cuntish. (re: Micah's part)

That's cool you're going to intern for Gabrielle Giffords, karma.

yeah i'm the only HS intern

anyways though,
another show announcement
THE THERMALS
9/9/09
Hotel Congress
21+
10$ in adv
12$ day of

fuuuuck my life
first Los Campesinos, then asobi seksu and now the thermals
stupid 21+ shows

Gribbz

08-07-2009, 03:45 PM

yeah i'm the only HS intern

anyways though,
another show announcement
THE THERMALS
9/9/09
Hotel Congress
21+
10$ in adv
12$ day of

fuuuuck my life
first Los Campesinos, then asobi seksu and now the thermals
stupid 21+ shows

Find someone who looks like you. My buddy's fake works at congress all the time.

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 03:45 PM

We've all been there.

karma_guy

08-07-2009, 03:48 PM

i guess i just have to get a fake ID ASAP

Mr. Dylanja

08-07-2009, 03:51 PM

Just use the pic from your avatar, you'll be fine.

karma_guy

08-07-2009, 03:52 PM

if only i was as suave as al green
IFFF OOOONNNLLLLYYYY

Gribbz

08-07-2009, 03:52 PM

Just use the pic from your avatar, you'll be fine.

Hahahaha. Yeah, when I first saw him I was quite saddened by the fact that he was NOT Al Green.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 04:09 PM

The Dems did the same shit to the Bush supreme court justice picks. I agree that neither side should do it, but both sides are being cuntish. (re: Micah's part)

That's cool you're going to intern for Gabrielle Giffords, karma.

No, for example, Harriet Myers was not qualified and the Democrates never stooped so low as to call a nominee racist, dumb, or a so called "activist".
While the dems f up in many ways they are not nearly as bad as the reps, look at the health care debate. the reps cant come up with their own plan so all they do is fearmonger by saying that the current plan will kill old people. It's insane. Also the reps still think that Obama isnt a citizen and want to see his birth cert. Once again, insane.

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 04:12 PM

I'm not talking about her in particular -- more like ALL the picks, the ones that made it in.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 04:35 PM

Note to self, never bring up politics on the board again.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-07-2009, 04:38 PM

From now on I'll just talk about how f'n hot Mary Louise Parker is. I bet she looks hot just rolling out of bed...

amyzzz

08-07-2009, 04:38 PM

My point is, it's all partisan now when Congress never used to grouse about the Pres's picks, so everyone is being partisan and voting against them. You can bring it up. I'm not mad! well maybe mad like a hatter.

karma_guy

08-07-2009, 08:28 PM

gabriel giffords is a motorcycle fanatic btw

TomAz

08-07-2009, 08:57 PM

My point is, it's all partisan now when Congress never used to grouse about the Pres's picks, so everyone is being partisan and voting against them. You can bring it up. I'm not mad! well maybe mad like a hatter.

Watergate is when it started.

mountmccabe

08-07-2009, 10:17 PM

there is nothing to do in phoenix this weekend. nothing at all. zero.

I know this is where I'm supposed to come in and point out all the cool shows and whatnot... but I got nothing.

westcoastpirate

08-08-2009, 12:24 PM

I know this is where I'm supposed to come in and point out all the cool shows and whatnot... but I got nothing.

Well...there actually is a great show tonight, Souls of Mischief are doing the Sounds of Summer New Times thing at Fat Tuesdays on Mill. It's only $5. But you have to be down with underground hip hop from the mid-90s.

hey so i went to this water park in phx today
Wet N Wild
highly recommend if you guys wanna go to a great water park
its like 30$ to get in

chairmenmeow47

08-09-2009, 07:43 AM

glad to hear it, cause next saturday randy and i will be there!!!

anyone want to meet up with us next saturday?

Somewhat Damaged

08-09-2009, 07:51 AM

there is nothing to do in phoenix this weekend. nothing at all. zero.

Wrong. If you haven't seen The Wire, you can always kick into watching that. I broke my own personal record on season 3 -- 12 episodes in under 3 days. Woo!

Season 5 is in route. Can't wait.

Yeah, you and me both. Season 4 starts today. Man, dude, season 3 hit the ground running and just never stopped. Think episode 11 is my all-time favorite, from the way it began to the way it ended. Omar + Brother Mouzone = The Wire at its best.

captncrzy

08-09-2009, 07:52 AM

Can't do it next weekend; have fun though!

chairmenmeow47

08-09-2009, 08:12 AM

WHO'S COMING WITH ME!??!! MICAH, RHYTHM ROOM HOLLA!!!!!!!!!

http://www.acecentric.com/images/flyers/cpd09.jpg

i fucking LOVE these guys; first saw them outside at bostons. at warped tour 98 me & my swing partner started a big old dancing circle and i was able to flip steve off and he flipped me off back. most recently caught them at harrah's randomly. they always put on a good show, i will be there come hell or highwater, and i'll be dressed to the nines :)

http://ivy.aholic.us/gallery/d/580396-3/100_0440.jpg

Alligator Bogaloo

08-09-2009, 11:15 AM

Sorry Ivy, I wish I could go but I already have tickets to see Mr. Johnny Winter that night down in Tucson at the Rialto. Here's a clip of him at the Bob Dylan 30th anniversary concert. Bonus points to whoever can name the other two guitarists playing with him.

ivy,
dave and i might be heading out there this weekend. we could try to coordinate to be there same time. i love the wet n wild park...been there twice already. it's $32 to get in, plus $5 parking...big rip...but the park is awesome. there are a lot of lines, so word of advice...get there really early or really late. mid-day is the peak time and you can wait up to an hour to get on some of the better rides.

TomAz

08-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Bonus points to whoever can name the other two guitarists playing with him.

one is clearly GE Smith.

the other one I can hardly get a look at but I'm gonna guess Steve Cropper?

Alligator Bogaloo

08-10-2009, 09:42 AM

one is clearly GE Smith.

the other one I can hardly get a look at but I'm gonna guess Steve Cropper?

Congrats Tom! Both answers are correct. You will get a free beer at the next board meet up.

chairmenmeow47

08-10-2009, 12:57 PM

ivy,
dave and i might be heading out there this weekend. we could try to coordinate to be there same time. i love the wet n wild park...been there twice already. it's $32 to get in, plus $5 parking...big rip...but the park is awesome. there are a lot of lines, so word of advice...get there really early or really late. mid-day is the peak time and you can wait up to an hour to get on some of the better rides.

sounds swell :)

downingthief

08-10-2009, 02:20 PM

one is clearly GE Smith.

the other one I can hardly get a look at but I'm gonna guess Steve Cropper?

Damn! I saw this one too late.

locachica73

08-10-2009, 02:25 PM

So I have been checking craigslist as well as other sites for a job and this posting showed up under administrative/clerical for Phoenix. Anyone in a blood sucking mood??? Pretty sure I will pass. lol

final call for Submission
Be part of the Vampire Phenomenon- wanted extras
become part of the vampire rage
To be extras or fill-ins/backround people you don't need any experience
we are submitting all interested talent for roles/extras for the third installment for ''Eclipse" , and we have information about the 4th and final movie "Breaking Dawn" ,don't get left behind. you must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel. We are taking interviews Monday through Friday 11am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 2:30 these times are by appointment only . All ethnicities are welcome to apply as well as ages 4 years and up. We want to work with fun people. We aren't the casting company for these films but are/will submit all interested people/talent
we aren't an ageny or a school
good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please call 1-602-248-3681

Location: phoenix
Compensation: to be determined-and based on if you are chosen; our company pays a said rate for a said job and we are not an agency
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 1310949312

amyzzz

08-10-2009, 02:34 PM

I'm pretty sure my entire family is going to see the 2nd movie when it comes out. *blush*

chairmenmeow47

08-10-2009, 02:57 PM

so where can i get free wifi in this city?

captncrzy

08-10-2009, 03:01 PM

The airport.

There's a coffee place on Southern/McClintock right across the street from Sunflower Market that has free WiFi.

chairmenmeow47

08-10-2009, 03:04 PM

i didn't know the airport had free wifi, interesting.

keep the suggestions coming :)

amyzzz

08-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Some Peter Piper Pizza places have it.

happypappy420

08-10-2009, 03:16 PM

http://www.wififreespot.com/ar.html

chairmenmeow47

08-10-2009, 03:17 PM

that's outdated, but thanks :)

locachica73

08-10-2009, 03:32 PM

so where can i get free wifi in this city?

Most bars I go to these days have free wi-fi. Not that you want to sit in the bar on you laptop but I see people do it often. There is the brittish open pub at scottsdale road and mcdowel that has great beer/food and wifi. bonus.

sin213

08-10-2009, 03:50 PM

schools and libraries should, right? go to the asu student center or the public library...

Alligator Bogaloo

08-10-2009, 06:00 PM

The evil that is starbucks has wifi.

TomAz

08-10-2009, 06:26 PM

i didn't know the airport had free wifi, interesting.

it's a bizarre aberration in which Phoenix is actually ahead of most of the rest of the world.

westcoastpirate

08-10-2009, 07:07 PM

schools and libraries should, right? go to the asu student center or the public library...

Phoenix Public Library branches have free wi-fi, you need a library card to use it. The only branch that didn't have it was the closest branch to me, of course, at 44th St and Chandler Blvd. But I think they may have upgraded that branch recently.

I also know the Community Center in Pecos Park at 17010 S. 48th St. has free wifi, but I don't know what their hours are.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-10-2009, 08:28 PM

Saw on the Silverplatter website that Peaches will be making her first AZ appearance at the Marquee on 10/27. I can vaguely remember walking by the beginning of Peaches set at Coachella 07 on my way to Jesus and Mary Chain and seeing her straddling the twin bass drums and waving a riding crop. crazy. Also saw that Heartless Bastards will be at the Clubhouse on 9/5.

karma_guy

08-10-2009, 08:42 PM

is silverplatter legit?

mountmccabe

08-10-2009, 08:45 PM

Silverplatter.info is legit.

That site is a good source for upcoming shows and they often have links to videos taken at past shows.

karma_guy

08-10-2009, 08:46 PM

also looks like the gaslight anthem is going to hit up the martini ranch
and eisley is opening up for a say anything show
which sucks
b/c i love eisley but dont really enjoy say anything

downingthief

08-11-2009, 05:33 AM

i didn't know the airport had free wifi, interesting.

keep the suggestions coming :)

Pretty much any hotel lobby has free wi-fi.

Somewhat Damaged

08-11-2009, 05:39 AM

Ooh, that Heartless Bastards show is on a Saturday. If that's the full band, I'm there. MUST hear "The Mountain" live. One of my favorite songs of the year.

Will consider Peaches, especially 'cause I know a friend I haven't seen in a long time will probably make the drive up from Tucson. I caught the first half of her set at Coachella '07 before making the decision I should have from the beginning and going to the Jesus and Mary Chain. Haven't really listened to any of her stuff since The Teaches of Peaches, though, so the price better be right.

higgybaby23

08-11-2009, 06:48 AM

I'm pretty sure Peaches has played in Tucson before, I believe at Solar Culture.

chairmenmeow47

08-11-2009, 08:24 AM

Phoenix Public Library branches have free wi-fi, you need a library card to use it. The only branch that didn't have it was the closest branch to me, of course, at 44th St and Chandler Blvd. But I think they may have upgraded that branch recently.

i ended up going to that library, the ironwood branch. and running into a co-worker, lol. i didn't think they had wifi cause i tried to sit outside and use it once when i desperately needed to download a movie watching program and they were closed. but apparently they do have wifi, so all is well :)

westcoastpirate

08-11-2009, 09:10 AM

i ended up going to that library, the ironwood branch. and running into a co-worker, lol. i didn't think they had wifi cause i tried to sit outside and use it once when i desperately needed to download a movie watching program and they were closed. but apparently they do have wifi, so all is well :)

I love the library, I spend a lot of time there. I highly recommend checking out the Phoenix Library's music and movie collection. Top notch.

mountmccabe

08-11-2009, 09:35 AM

Also saw that Heartless Bastards will be at the Clubhouse on 9/5.

Aww, that's the same date as Entrance Band at the Sets! That'll be a tough choice but at least I can't go wrong either way.

also looks like the gaslight anthem is going to hit up the martini ranch

Interesting. I want to like the Gaslight Anthem but them playing Martini Ranch has me doubting them again. Maybe they don't know any better? I really wanna see them, though, after having missed them at Coachella and the set in Phoenix they did the Tuesday after or whatever.

Ooh, that Heartless Bastards show is on a Saturday. If that's the full band, I'm there. MUST hear "The Mountain" live. One of my favorite songs of the year.

I need to hear that album.

Also I'd be very surprised if it was just Erika. They played as a three piece at the Rhythm Room on election night.

westcoastpirate

08-11-2009, 09:37 AM

Meat Puppets will now be opening for Ween in Flagstaff, from Ween's website:

Meat Puppets added to Denver and Flagstaff!
August 7, 2009

Ween is pleased to announce The Meat Puppets will join them at the Pine Mountain Amphitheater in Flagstaff, AZ on Friday, Sept 4 and at Red Rocks in Denver, CO on Sunday, Sept 6.

Please check the Tour Dates section for ticket info.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-11-2009, 10:13 AM

I'm pretty sure Peaches has played in Tucson before, I believe at Solar Culture.

Just going off what Silverplatter said. Don't know if they meant PHX or all of AZ. Send all hate mail to them.

sin213

08-11-2009, 10:13 AM

i'll be seein meat puppets when they come here for their marquee show...but i will not be going to ween. bleh.

sin213

08-11-2009, 10:15 AM

it's a bizarre aberration in which Phoenix is actually ahead of most of the rest of the world.

yeah, i was sitting in seattle's airport and my brother said they should have free wi fi...nope...$15\hr or something outrageous. he told me that phx had it for free, but i didn't believe him...we're always behind the times it seems...guess not, for once.

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 10:18 AM

The Meat Puppets are also playing with Calexico and a bunch of other bands at Congress. I think the show is in September.

higgybaby23

08-11-2009, 11:59 AM

Just ran across this on the BrooklynVegan site:

BOB DYLAN/WILLIE NELSON SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT

"Given the weather forecast and excessive heat predicted for Tuesday, August 11 in the Phoenix area, it has been determined that these conditions have the potential to cause a serious health risk to the public, as well as the working personnel at the venue. After careful consideration, it has been determined that this potential risk is too great for all involved." [Bob Dylan.com]

locachica73

08-11-2009, 12:02 PM

Bunch of pussies... its not that hot...:rolleyes

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 12:02 PM

Just ran across this on the BrooklynVegan site:

BOB DYLAN/WILLIE NELSON SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT

"Given the weather forecast and excessive heat predicted for Tuesday, August 11 in the Phoenix area, it has been determined that these conditions have the potential to cause a serious health risk to the public, as well as the working personnel at the venue. After careful consideration, it has been determined that this potential risk is too great for all involved." [Bob Dylan.com]

Yeah, one of my friends was complaining about that yesterday. I hear Bob Dylan is terrible these days anyway.

higgybaby23

08-11-2009, 12:11 PM

Yeah, one of my friends was complaining about that yesterday. I hear Bob Dylan is terrible these days anyway.

He has deliberately thrown out any sense of the original melodies to his greatest hits in his live performances. When you hear Like A Rolling Stone, you shouldn't have to guess what song it is. And really, if he is going to alter the music that much, why not just write and perform exclusively new material.

I saw him a few years ago at the TCC Arena. There were many confused faces in the crowd. If you weren't in on the "concept", then it leaves the older fans grasping for a familiar melody. Yet, there is no hint or explanation given from the stage.

It seems like Dylan is doing what he has always done, please himself.

amyzzz

08-11-2009, 12:14 PM

What the fuck? Don't play an outdoor venue in the summer if you can't take the heat, jackasses. I don't care about the show, but that attitude infuriates me.

higgybaby23

08-11-2009, 12:17 PM

What the fuck? Don't play an outdoor venue in the summer if you can't take the heat, jackasses. I don't care about the show, but that attitude infuriates me.

Yeah, last time I checked it is blazing hot during the ENTIRE month of August in the PHX metro area. It seems like poor concert planning is the theme of the week.

amyzzz

08-11-2009, 12:19 PM

Summer here makes me so sad....except for the summer fruit. which comes from somewhere else anyway.

captncrzy

08-11-2009, 12:29 PM

Just ran across this on the BrooklynVegan site:

BOB DYLAN/WILLIE NELSON SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT

"Given the weather forecast and excessive heat predicted for Tuesday, August 11 in the Phoenix area, it has been determined that these conditions have the potential to cause a serious health risk to the public, as well as the working personnel at the venue. After careful consideration, it has been determined that this potential risk is too great for all involved." [Bob Dylan.com]

The idiot promoter should never have booked them there in the first place.

locachica73

08-11-2009, 12:38 PM

Summer here makes me so sad....except for the summer fruit. which comes from somewhere else anyway.

Whenever I start to get down about the summer heat I remember that I could still live in oregon where I got 9 months of gloomy rain a year. Gray skys, continual rain/drizzle/sleet to the point of not even being able to see the road to drive. Or I think I could live in the midwest where I get tornadoes in the warm months and snow in the cold months. I will take my desert any day of the year. The only other place I would consider living is Cali but I can't afford it yet. :)

Alligator Bogaloo

08-11-2009, 12:40 PM

Just ran across this on the BrooklynVegan site:

BOB DYLAN/WILLIE NELSON SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT

"Given the weather forecast and excessive heat predicted for Tuesday, August 11 in the Phoenix area, it has been determined that these conditions have the potential to cause a serious health risk to the public, as well as the working personnel at the venue. After careful consideration, it has been determined that this potential risk is too great for all involved." [Bob Dylan.com]

The high today is only supposed to be 104 degrees. Pussies....

locachica73

08-11-2009, 12:43 PM

No shit... they can't get bitchy till it gets 110 or higher.

amyzzz

08-11-2009, 01:13 PM

Audra, I've never lived anywhere else, so I don't really know how the constant "gloomy" weather would affect me. I usually like rainy days here, but that is probably because they are the exception to the sunny monotony we have here.

locachica73

08-11-2009, 01:28 PM

Audra, I've never lived anywhere else, so I don't really know how the constant "gloomy" weather would affect me. I usually like rainy days here, but that is probably because they are the exception to the sunny monotony we have here.

I love the rain here. You can actually smell it. The smell of fresh rain in the desert is one of my favorite smells in the world. You don't get that smell in Oregon because it is raining continually. It smells more like mildew then anything else. It is a very depressing thing to have it rain every day. The year I moved it had rained for 44 days straight. The valley was under water pretty much. In fact I had to leave my kids at daycare till my mother in law could go get them in a truck because I couldn't get to the town the babysitter lived in. This is why Seattle and Portland have such a high suicide rate due to the continual rain and gloom.

amyzzz

08-11-2009, 01:32 PM

Mildew, yuck.

paganman7

08-11-2009, 01:54 PM

Summer here makes me so sad....except for the summer fruit. which comes from somewhere else anyway.

The winters here make me sadder, actually. I can tolerate 105 degrees in the summer, but 70 degrees in the dead of fucking winter is an abomination.

It fucking depresses me every Christmas when I sweat wearing shorts and a t-shirt.

amyzzz

08-11-2009, 01:58 PM

I hate in winter whenever it gets down to 30 or below, and there's absolutely no chance of precipitation because it's too damn dry.

But I'm glad that it doesn't get any colder than that. I can't handle the cold very well.

paganman7

08-11-2009, 02:00 PM

I'm considering moving to Denver almost exclusively for the weather. Also, Tucson has a weak job market for my field.

locachica73

08-11-2009, 02:13 PM

Denver isn't too bad, it does get cold in the winter but at least there is no humidity. I could never move to the east coast or midwest. I can't stand humidity.

westcoastpirate

08-11-2009, 02:20 PM

NYC gets more rain per year than Seattle and Portland, but Seattle and Portland have more cloudy days.

locachica73

08-11-2009, 02:32 PM

Yes but NYC is much cooler... :)

Actually there are parts of Portland I miss. I loved all the old architecture in downtown portland, the vibe down there is pretty cool too. Coffee shops on every corner, old buildings, hippys... Here they rip everything down and build new. Kinda sucks.

It's too bad Gogol Bordello is on 10/21, that's the night I'll be at MOF. I also missed the last time they were at the Rialto last year. The first time I saw Gogol was at Vegoose 2007. They were one of the opening bands on the first day. They went on at like noon or 1pm. It was such an awesome way to start the festival. Also funny because they are a usually a late night band and they talked during the set saying they hadnt been up that early in a long time.

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 03:08 PM

It's too bad Gogol Bordello is on 10/21, that's the night I'll be at MOF. I also missed the last time they were at the Rialto last year. The first time I saw Gogol was at Vegoose 2007. They were one of the opening bands on the first day. They went on at like noon or 1pm. It was such an awesome way to start the festival. Also funny because they are a usually a late night band and they talked during the set saying they hadnt been up that early in a long time.

The only time I saw them was at the rialto show. It was pretty nuts.

TOOLRAGE

08-11-2009, 03:30 PM

Tom Morello is listed to do a show in scottsdale next week @ craftsman court on the 20th.

It's too bad Gogol Bordello is on 10/21, that's the night I'll be at MOF. I also missed the last time they were at the Rialto last year. The first time I saw Gogol was at Vegoose 2007. They were one of the opening bands on the first day. They went on at like noon or 1pm. It was such an awesome way to start the festival. Also funny because they are a usually a late night band and they talked during the set saying they hadnt been up that early in a long time.

yep. that was a great set. my friend and i were walking in just as they started. it was a great start to the day indeed!

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 06:23 PM

WHAT!?! I'M THERE!!!!

Hell yeah. They were all partying across the street at Congress after the show too. Hopefully that happens again.

sin213

08-11-2009, 06:25 PM

really? hmmm....maybe i should look into taking the next day off and getting a hotel for the night. if gogol is partying at congress afterwards, i wanna be there! usually we just drive back after a tucson show and still go to work the next day...its rough, but do-able.

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 06:33 PM

really? hmmm....maybe i should look into taking the next day off and getting a hotel for the night. if gogol is partying at congress afterwards, i wanna be there! usually we just drive back after a tucson show and still go to work the next day...its rough, but do-able.

Yeah, obviously it's not guaranteed that they will be at congress, but I'd be surprised if they weren't. Dudes like to party.

sin213

08-11-2009, 07:02 PM

yeah, and they don't hide away either...that's how josh was able to propose to becky at a gogol show on stage. he just waited around before the show and saw them just walking around and going into bars/restraunts near the venue. that's pretty cool...they aren't an unknown band anymore, but don't seem to have developed rock star attitudes.

i love gogol...when i saw them in chicago in may they played 4 new songs. each one was pretty decent, so i'll be lookin forward to this next show!

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 07:11 PM

yeah, and they don't hide away either...that's how josh was able to propose to becky at a gogol show on stage. he just waited around before the show and saw them just walking around and going into bars/restraunts near the venue. that's pretty cool...they aren't an unknown band anymore, but don't seem to have developed rock star attitudes.

i love gogol...when i saw them in chicago in may they played 4 new songs. each one was pretty decent, so i'll be lookin forward to this next show!

Ha! I knew he proposed at a Gogol show....I didn't know it was ON STAGE.

That is beyond awesome.

That's cool they have new material. I had no idea they were working on new stuff till a few weeks ago.

sin213

08-11-2009, 07:13 PM

yeah, between songs...gogol played american wedding right after he proposed. pretty epic, really... lol :D

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 07:16 PM

Yeah it is. I live across the street from congress so If you want to grab a beer before the show you should hit me up. :thu

sin213

08-11-2009, 07:19 PM

it'll be close to show time by the time we get there, but i definitely wanna meet ya before or after the show. i'll be recording during gogol, so kinda hard to hang out at that point. how big is the rialto? is security pretty lax there?

Gribbz

08-11-2009, 07:24 PM

It holds around 1800 people. I've never been patted down by security or anything. I don't think they'll be on the look out for recording devices. Yeah, I'll be at congress most likely after the show. I hear the opening band is pretty good too. Haven't heard them though.

sin213

08-11-2009, 07:32 PM

nice. that sounds like it'll be pretty easy. i've done it in smaller, tighter places than that. ;)

Aurgasm

08-11-2009, 07:34 PM

it'll be close to show time by the time we get there, but i definitely wanna meet ya before or after the show. i'll be recording during gogol, so kinda hard to hang out at that point. how big is the rialto? is security pretty lax there?

rialto isnt big at all but the security is stoned all the time and could care less.

I'll be at congress after the show. I'm quite tired of gogol bordello. Sure they are fun and full of energy but its the same 'ol thing every time. but boardies and beers sounds great

sin213

08-11-2009, 07:36 PM

they have new material...you should come! it'll be a blast!

faxman75

08-12-2009, 10:31 AM

John, next time you get a chance can you post that link to the concert calendar again? For some reason I failed to bookmark it and it found it to be very useful.

your friend,
Mark

Alligator Bogaloo

08-12-2009, 10:34 AM

Hey Mark, if you're referring to the silverplatter concert calander, their web addr is www.silverplatter.info

mountmccabe

08-12-2009, 10:37 AM

My minions are well trained.

downingthief

08-12-2009, 11:07 AM

We hail thee, Dark Lord.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-12-2009, 11:36 AM

My minions are well trained.

I'm not a minion, I'm a independent bounty hunter traveling the galaxy, selling my services to the highest bidder. And the dark lord still owes me beers, with interest, it comes to like three 24 packs. Ha! Please deliver to Coachella board house during the end of apr 2010.

faxman75

08-12-2009, 11:43 AM

Thank you Micah and thank you John for training Micah.

Micah, what hotel did you stay at in LA for your Wiltern show? Details as far as cost and location and happiness at said hotel would be appreciated. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Mark

faxman75

08-12-2009, 11:44 AM

Jason will be happy to know Bus Driver is returning oh and Ivysaur too.

Busdriver @ Club Red Oct. 01

Mr. Dylanja

08-12-2009, 11:45 AM

Just an FYI, there's a Wilshire right across the street that looks pretty nice.

Alligator Bogaloo

08-12-2009, 11:56 AM

I stayed at the Motel 6 in Hollywood back when I went and saw Elbow in July.
You'll have to check their website to see what the rates are right now. The wiltern is about a 15 min drive from the motel.

Hmm, maybe I should consult the folks in the upcominig shows thread about hotels walking distance to the Wiltern. Something tells me the Wilshire is pricey.

Gribbz

08-12-2009, 11:58 AM

So, do I see Bon Iver at Mesa Arts or !!! at Rhythm Room?

See !!!. They put on quite the show at Coachella.

captncrzy

08-12-2009, 12:01 PM

I'll be at !!! for sure.

faxman75

08-12-2009, 12:02 PM

Is there an album I should start with?

D$, I stand corrected that Wilshire isn't super expensive and I have now found 3 hotels close to the venue. Thank you for you assistance friends.

captncrzy

08-12-2009, 12:06 PM

Dunno; I only have the one that they released a couple of years ago, and I only bought it because I stopped by their Coachella set on the way to get a spot for Arcade Fire and could barely tear myself away from it because it was so much fun.

faxman75

08-12-2009, 12:07 PM

I'll check out some youtube stuff and decide. I really like Bon Iver and he has conflicted with stuff at every fest thus far.